Blindness

 

Today’s topic is blindness, did you know that the main cause of blindness is cataracts, generally affecting older adults and those living in areas where surgery isn’t easily available.

Other important causes include diabetic retinopathy, glaucoma, and age-related macular degeneration. The exact leading cause can vary by age and country, but globally cataract is the biggest single cause of blindness because it is common, strongly linked to ageing, and often left untreated where access to eye care is limited.

Worldwide, about 0.5% of the population is blind, which is something like 43 million people, based on major global estimates for distance-vision blindness this works out to be around one in 200 people.

Some people are born blind, but this is very rare with only between 0.03% to 0.05% of children born being blind, this is roughly 3 to 5 in every 10,000 births.

Blind people do not all see the same thing. Some see nothing at all, while many others still have some vision. They may be able to see light and dark, shapes or shadows, movement, blurred colours, or only small areas of vision. Very few blind people see complete blackness all the time. For many people, blindness means partial vision loss rather than total loss of sight, and what they can see depends on how much vision they have left and what caused the blindness.

Blindness is generally considered a disability because it can significantly affect everyday activities such as reading, recognising faces, travelling safely, and completing daily tasks, although the exact legal definition can vary depending on the country and the level of vision loss.

 

 

Honeybees

 

🐝 Today we are looking at another creature of the dangerous animal list, and it is the Honeybee, not really that dangerous but still they are on the list, so here is some information about them.

Surprisingly, bees send more Australians to hospital than any other venomous creature on average around 1,000 cases annually due to allergic reactions.  Thankfully on average only 3 people may die each year from a bee or wasp sting.

A common reaction to a bee sting is usually local, mild, and short‑lived. Most people experience only normal, non‑dangerous symptoms, even though they can be uncomfortable. If anything, ever feels severe, persistent, or unusual, it’s important to speak with a qualified healthcare professional.

Honeybees are not native to Australia they were introduced from Europe in the 1800’s, they live in large colonies and are honey producers.

Honeybees are one of the most fascinating and important insects on the planet and in Australia, they’re both incredibly useful and the most common cause of insect‑sting reactions.

They build hives in:

• wooden boxes (managed hives)
• tree hollows
• wall cavities
• roofs
• rock crevices

A strong hive can contain 20,000–60,000 bees.

They only sting to defend the hive and do not sting when foraging unless:

• they’re stepped on
• they’re trapped in clothing
• they feel threatened

This is why most stings happen on feet, hands, or arms.

In Australia there are mostly European honeybees, but we also have Asian honeybees which can be found in far north QLD. They are vital for agriculture but can compete with native bees for food. Of course, there are other types of bees such as the Native stingless bees, Native solitary bees (blue-banded bees, teddy bear bees, leafcutter bees, carpenter bees) and then we have wasps yeah, they are not bees but often confused with them.

Most native bees do not make honey and do not live in big hives.

 

WEEK 24 OF 2026 a Day Late

 

Had a good sleep, slept for a bit over 8hrs, had a nice shower when I got up, I don’t shower every day because I don’t go out a lot, nor do I get dirty or even hot and sweaty so don’t see the point in a daily shower. If I don’t shower, I do have a good wash first thing in the morning.

Tim got a phone call asking if he could work today, he started at 11.30am and will finish at midnight.

It is now 9pm and I have had 3hrs of sleep, around 5.30pm I started to feel not with it as in extremely tired and unwell. So, I had Tasha come and help me get ready for bed and while I was getting changed, I decided to just go to bed. I must have fallen asleep very fast as the next thing I knew I had to pee and realised it was 8.55pm. I will stay up for an hour or so before going back to bed.

Steps: 4,502 = 3k’s

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After I went back to bed I slept well till 4.40am when I got up and I feel good this morning. It is a cold 10c or 50f and I have the heater on but will turn it off soonish.

I have had a good morning, went for a walk and did the housework.

Tim didn’t get up till around 9am, thankfully it is a public holiday here so no work for Tim.

Dave has finally had his surgery so now he just needs to recover.

Steps: 4,962 = 2.5k’s

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I slept well and got up at 4.40am, I had around 7hrs of sleep, it is 10c or 50f at 5.30am.

I was late going for a walk so only walked around the driveway as I don’t like walking on the road after 8am due to the amount of traffic. I also don’t like using the walker on wet grass.

Dave has at long last had his surgery and all went well, Sue and I may go and see him on Friday.

I stripped the bed and remade it with warmer sheets. I managed it but it wasn’t easy and left me exhausted.

Steps: 7,697 = 3.9k’s or 2.5miles

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Had a good night, I was up at 4.20am and had a shower straight after getting up. The temp this morning was 14c according to my phone, or 13c according to my watch and the laptop said 10c, this is normal and when I write the temp each morning, I pick a number like today I would normally say 12c.

It is a warmish day, I had two naps during the day, I did the usual housework as well as mopping the kitchen floor.

After that I sat in a darkish room and closed my eyes for 25 minutes.

Dave is doing ok, but not up for visitors yet which I get I have long thought when someone is in hospital really unwell people coming to see them may feel draining, especially if all one wants to do is sleep.

After lunch I decided I needed another nap this time I slept for 55 minutes and felt good afterwards.

Steps: 8,258 = 4.1kgs or 2.5 miles.

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I had a so-so sleep got around 6 & ½ hours, woke at 4.20am and got up at 5am the temp is 14c or 57f, it is wet outside but not raining.

I had trouble trying to dress ready to go shopping, I couldn’t put my pants on and just sat on the side on the bed staring at nothing till I thought to put my Beechband on.

After I did that, my mind became focus enough to ring Tasha for help, she came and helped.

Sue and I went shopping, no issues but as we were leaving the centre my feet started to feel heavy and I was glad   to get home and take my shoes off.

Steps: 9,399 = 4.7k’s or 2.8 miles

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Had a decent night, up at 4.20am washed and dressed, the temp at 5am is 14c or 57f, I managed to get 6 & ½ hours of sleep.

Sue and I have Dr appointments for our care plan reviews this morning. All went well spoke to the doc about the popping sensation and pain on the left side of my neck at the base of the skull.

Dave is being discharged today.

By 4pm I was so tired I had to close my eyes for 30 minutes.

I told Tasha not bother coming down tonight as I am fine and it’s cold and wet outside.

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I slept well but was awake and up at 4am after having nearly 8hrs of sleep. It is 12c or 53f at 5am, one thing I like about getting up that early is having how quiet and still the morning feels.

Sue locked herself out of her flat this morning and had to ring Sandy who was still asleep and get her to take the spare key over and let Sue into the flat, it was 9.30am.

Sue and I went to Kmart so she could get a new lighter vacuum then we went to see Dave. He doesn’t look good, he was sleeping on the lounge, and I thought he looks old and sick. Both Sue and I thought the same thing.

Tim is at work today and won’t be home till around 1am.

Steps: 9,846 = 5k’s or 3 miles

 

 

Going home

 

DAVE & LEIGH

Received this message from my sister in-law Leigh about Dave.

His Coming Home later today! At first, we thought a tad early since the drains only came out yesterday but after talking with Respiratory Team just now and worked through our concerns, we are now confident with his Discharge today! Follow up with GP next Tuesday, Follow up bloods and Xray in 4 weeks, fast tracked if he was to represent back to ED with complications!

Sue and I will go and visit him tomorrow.

 

DAVE & SUE

Links to other posts

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/a-flowerily-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/sharing-my-world.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/tuesdays-4_01301038481.html

Update on Dave

 

Hi all, I am posting this update about my brother, these are text messages sent by my sister in-law.

Sunday 7 June

We have some beautiful nurses today making regular calls to the Theatre team to see if his still to be done today, his still on the list for today so far and unfortunately just playing the waiting game again!

Cancelled for the 4th time, doing it all over again tomorrow!

I’m thinking they took him off the emergency list when his bloods improved so not so urgent but surely it would be making scare tissue and adhesions etc

Monday 8 June

They have collected him for surgery just now! Should be approx 1hr plus up to 2hrs recovery! Won’t know yet if he will go to ICU or a ward but they will call me when he hits recovery! all goes well and his recovery can start! Thank you so much for your love and support, will update again when his out!

And please sisters don’t panic if he does go to ICU they have a bed ready for him in icu just in case he needs it and it’s could just be a cautionary me to send him there because of his diabetes in her blood pressure

Tuesday 9 June

Hey all, his still in recovery, his asking to hold off visiting until he hits the ward as only 1 visitor at a time and his sleeping on and off still! His had a reasonable sleep overnight a little pain on coughing but has a pain button to press every 5 mins if needed! No details from the surgeon yet on how it went, didn’t have to open so just 2 chest drains for a few days and small wounds to heal!

At this stage he will get a bed F3 bed 12 but won’t be ready till 11ish but nurses talk will be 3pm lol.

I will add that on Monday Leigh told the hospital that if he didn’t have his surgery today, she wanted him transferred to Newcastle Private Hospital this is the hospital where they both work, Leigh as a nurse and Dave is in charge of the back-dock.

She filled in forms and lodged a complaint as Dave had been told he would have his surgery only to have it postpone 4 times and we all felt this was a joke

DAVE & LEIGH

 

Deadly or Dangerous Animals Down Under

 

Hello everyone I have decided to do some posts about some deadly creatures found here in Australia, starting with one that we don’t consider dangerous but has caused around 20 deaths each year.

Most deaths are from falls while riding, with most victims being over 45 years old.

Horses are responsible for around 31% of all animal related deaths.

Around 3,000 to 4,000 Australians are hospitalised each year due to horse‑related injuries. Horses consistently rank as one of the top causes of animal‑related hospital admissions in the country.

These include:

Falls while riding

Being thrown

Being crushed or kicked

Farm accidents

Trail riding accidents

The most common injuries are

Fractures (especially arms, ribs, spine)

Head injuries

Soft‑tissue trauma

Internal injuries from crushing

Those most likely to come a cropper are those over 45 and children aged between 10 and 14.

 

 

 

Week 23 of 2026

 

Had a pretty good night I got up at 4.10am as I was feeling restless, I have tossed a load of clothes on to wash, cleaned the kitchen and swept the hallway and loungeroom.

It is 11c or 52f at 5am, by 6am I started to feel really tired so I don’t think I will go for a walk.

At 6.20 Leigh posted to the family chat that Dave was back at the JHH, they rang him last night saying he had to go back due to his last blood tests showing what they think is Ecoli.

So much for him improving he is worse and now it looks like he will need surgery to drain the fluid from his long as it has increased during the week. This is serious Sandy came over and told me in person then she went and told Sue and will tell Jeannie as well.

Steps:7,630 = 3.8k’s or 2.3 miles

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Had a pretty good night I got up at 4.10am as I was feeling restless, I had a shower and dressed for the day it is 10c or 50f at 5.30am.

Went and had my CT scan done and after that Sue and I went to visit Dave and we are both glad we did as he didn’t look as bad as we both thought he would.

He is hoping to be operated on tomorrow.

I have had a great day Parkinson’s wise the best day I have had in a long time.

Steps: 7,633= 3.2k’s or 2.3 miles

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I was up and dressed by 5am after a nice 8 & half hours of sleep, it was 14c 57f not supposed to be as cold as yesterday, but we will see.

I am really cold this morning, but I still went for my walk.

Dave thought he was going to have his surgery today but by 5pm he was told that it might not be done till Saturday this is so frustrating.

I am so very tired this afternoon and will be in bed quite early.

Steps: 6,922 = 3.5k’s or 2.1 miles

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I slept straight through the night waking with the alarm at 5am, I had around 8hrs of sleep

It was 13c or 55f.

I was feeling good this morning but around 10am that changed I got a headache and started to feel like shit. Thankfully after around an hour I started to feel better.

I have spent an hour or so each day sorting out the spare room and I am nearly done, hopefully tomorrow will be the last day then I am going to start on Tim’s office which is a right mess.

Steps: 7,958 = 4’s or 2.5 miles

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I slept straight through the night waking with the alarm at 5am, I had around 8hrs of sleep

It was 13c or 55f.

I was feeling good this morning but around 10am that changed I got a headache and started to feel like shit. Thankfully after around an hour I started to feel better.

I have spent an hour or so each day sorting out the spare room and I am nearly done, hopefully tomorrow will be the last day then I am going to start on Tim’s office which is a right mess.

Steps: 7,958 = 4’s or 2.5 miles

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I had a good night and was up at 4.30 got around 9&1/2 hrs of sleep at 5am it was 14c or 57f.

I went for my morning walk, I am still increasing the walk slowly, but I am not comfortable walking too far from home.

It has been a warm day; I have done nothing much other than the usual housework.

Steps:6,431 = 3k’s or 1.7miles

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What a night only got just under 6hrs of sleep, was up at 4.25am. The temp at 5am is 12c or 53f and yes, I have the heater on.

I started to feel so cold I put a long sleeve singlet on.

Sue had her eyes checked and ordered new glasses. She also walked out with a headache, which has only got worse as the day has gone on.

After getting home I had to take off the singlet as I felt hot.

Steps: 4,910 = 2.5k’s

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JESSICA’S BIRTHDAY SHE IS 37 TODAY

I slept straight through the night getting 10&1/2 hours of sleep it is only 8c or 46.4f.

I found Tim already up and at his computer. He told me he couldn’t get into Facebook or his emails, when I checked he was using a different browser and when I clicked on the one I use, he was signed into both sites. He said I never told him to use that browser, but I know I did.

The day has warmed up it is 18c at 2pm

Jessica came down to help Tasha with something and gave me a big hug and thanked me for her birthday card and gift.

Steps:7,555 = 3.8k’s or 2.3 miles

 

 

Caturday with Luca

Hello everyone, here we are at another Caturday and today I'm here showing you some photos me the handsome tuxedo called Luca.

Here I am playing with a great toy

                                            Here I am hiding because I could

Here I am with Blain, oh how I love this boy

This is me and mum isn't mum so beautiful 

Links

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/stealing-sunday-because-i-can.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/the-first-hodgepodge-for-june.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/more-getting-to-know-me.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/tuesdays-4.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/06/getting-to-know-annoying-me.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Diabetic Retinopathy

Let's start with what the hell is wrong with me I wrote this and forgot to hit   publish on Tuesday and the Wednesday and now here we are at Thursday, talk about getting distracted and having a scatter brain. 

This week we are looking the eye condition called Diabetic retinopathy. This is a condition that some who has diabetes may develop it causes damage to the tiny blood vessels in the retina and can lead to vision loss or blindness if untreated.

It’s a complication of both type 1 and type 2 diabetes where high blood glucose gradually harms the retinal blood vessels. These vessels can:

Swell and leaks

Close off, stopping blood flow

Grow abnormal new vessels that bleed easily

Over time, this damages the retina and affects vision.

There are two stages the first is non‑proliferative diabetic retinopathy (NPDR). In this stage the following may happen

The blood vessels weaken and leak

The retina swells

The macula may swell known as macular oedema, this causes blurred vision.

The next stage is proliferative diabetic retinopathy (PDR) in this advanced stage, the following happens new fragile blood vessels grow, these can bleed into the vitreous (causing floaters or major vision loss) and scar tissue can form and pull the retina away as in retinal detachment.

Early on, there may be no symptoms at all.

However, as it progresses, people may notice:

Blurry or fluctuating vision

Floaters (dark spots or cobweb-like shapes)

Dark or empty patches in vision

Poor night vision

Sudden vision loss

How is this diagnosed?

To start with a dilated eye exam is essential during this the eye specialists may use the following.

Optical coherence tomography (OCT) to measure retinal swelling

Fluorescein angiography to detect leaking or blocked vessels (the dye test shown in the widget above)

Treatment depends on the stage, usually starting with

Control of diabetes, blood pressure, and cholesterol which is the foundation of preventing vision loss

Anti‑VEGF injections (e.g., Eylea, Lucentis) to reduce swelling and stop abnormal vessel growth

Laser therapy to seal leaking vessels or shrink abnormal ones

Vitrectomy surgery for severe bleeding or retinal detachment

Your risk increases when these things apply

Long duration of diabetes

Poor blood sugar control

High blood pressure

High cholesterol

Smoking

 

Update on my brother

 

Good evening, all! Yesterday I received these updates about Dave but decided to wait to post them here so I could share as much as possible. These were written by my sister in-law.

A bit of an update overnight, Daves ok but his back in ED but not by choice. We received a call from a JHH Dr at 9pm explaining one of his tests from Monday has come back positive for Ecoli in his blood. He asked Dave a series of questions and explained since he still isn’t well he needs to go back to ED for further treatment, we got up there about 9.30, he got a bed in ED maybe about 1am, bloods again, ECG, Xray and IV antibiotics, their waiting for the Respiratory team to start at 7am to see if his to stay in hospital for IV antibiotics or if he can go home on oral antibiotics. I’m heading back up there now after leaving at 3am to get a few hrs sleep so I can be there for when the Respiratory team is there. I’ll keep u all updated!

His had some sleep and pain relief, he asked for O2 just to make the alarm stop lol O2 is 93-96% ED Dr said from what he could see he thinks the Plural Effusion might be a bit bigger but wants to wait till he speaks to the team to see if he goes for further scans.

ED Dr has just come in, they’re going to do an ultrasound to see if there’s enough to drain so they can test it, then that may change the treatment and how long he stays in hospital.

Ok it is now 12.30pm and I just had a visit for my sister Sandy; she came to tell me the latest about Dave and it’s not good. He is going to have to have surgery to remove the fluid at the base of his lung which has increased from 1cm’s on Monday to 3cms now, the fluid is in bubbles at the base of his lung and Sandy said the area looks like a spider web.

This is not good in anyway at all and both me and Sandy had a cry, he will be in hospital for around 3 weeks, how soon the surgery will happen we don’t know yet.

After telling me Sandy went and told Sue and she also Jeannie, I am really concerned about him.

Monday update from Sandy

Respiratory team just reviewed him, Aiming for surgery tomorrow but could keep getting bumped due to other emergencies, they will try keyhole but may have to convert to open, will have chest drain post op for a few day, will be in hospital for a few days after the chest drains are removed then long term IV antibiotics but can be done as an outpatient everyday through the JHH. They are investigating his diabetes and waiting for a renal ultrasound to investigate his and manage his high blood pressure.

Me and Sue went and saw him today and we both felt better as he looked and sounded ok, he was in good spirits joking that he will be operated on tomorrow and home on Friday, but that's not going to happen he should be in between 2 & 3 weeks.

I will end this with a big thank you to all who have prayed for Dave, it is very much appreciated by me.

 

Week 22 of 2026

 

I slept well getting 9 &1/2 hours of sleep was up at 4.30am, washed and dressed, the ground is wet but it’s not raining. It is 14c or 57f with a top temp of 20c.

Tim is in a ok mood, he said Kathy came over last night to talk to him.

Around midday he sent Tasha a text apologising for his behaviour, which all she wanted and they are good now.

It has been a better day today and I am feeling less tense. It stopped raining for a couple of hours which was nice.

Steps: 5,606 = 2.8k’s or 1.7 miles

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Had a good night slept for nearly 9hrs woke up at 4.20am and decided to get up, it is raining again and the temp is 16c or 60.8f we are looking at a top temp of 21c with a mostly wet day.

I went for a walk at 8.30am was going to walk down and post letters but forgot about all the cars, it is a school day and that means cars parked on the side of the road and I don’t like walking on the wet grass so didn’t do that.

I didn’t have a nap, and I should have as by 5pm I was struggling to stay awake.

Jessica is at Tasha’s and asked if I could wash her work clothes and have then ready by tomorrow arvo, I said of course.

Steps: 6,299 = 3k’s or 1.7 miles

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Had a good night slept for nearly 8hrs woke up at 4.20am and decided to get I have swept the kitchen and loungeroom floor and tidy the kitchen and started a load of washing.

The temp is 18c or 64f it is currently 5am and wet outside but not raining. Even though it is cool I still have the front door opened as I was sweating while cleaning.

I was able to go for my walk and even walked down and posted the letters I had, about 10 minutes after I got home it started to piss down.

Had a message from Leigh letting me know that my brother Dave is in hospital, he is in pain and has trouble breathing it looks like it is pneumonia. He is on strong antibiotics after receiving some via a drip he was released and allowed to go home, only because his wife Leigh is a RN. He is very sick at this stage.

Steps: 9,644 = 5k’s or 3 miles

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I slept well getting over 8 hours of sleep, I woke to go to the toilet and when I checked the time it was 4.55am, that was a surprise.

Another wet morning but with a temp of 17c or 62f.

It has rained on and off all day and we have had a couple of colder moments.

I asked Tasha to ring about my CT scan appointment as I only just realised I hadn’t heard about it.

Leigh said Dave has improved this afternoon.

Tasha came down at 6pm to put me to bed I didn’t want to go to bed so she rubbed cream I into my feet and put bed socks on me and left.

I slept well managed around 9hrs of sleep, another wet day ahead it is currently 17c or 62f at 6am. I am slightly out of sorts but should improve after I finish breakie.

Yes, eating helped, Sue and I went shopping, thankfully it has been a dry but cool day.

I have had a good day felt great when I went out managed to sweep out the front this arvo, as well as vacuum the lounge-room.

Steps 6,894= 3.5k’s 2.1miles

I slept well got around 8hrs of sleep, another wet day ahead it is currently 17c or 62f at 5am and it is raining but it isn’t cold.

It rained all morning but this afternoon it has been dry.

After having no motivation this morning around 11am I suddenly had surge of motivation and vacuumed, swept out the front and sorted the freezer out.

Tasha rang at 6.30pm in a foul mood but not with us she asked if dad could help me get ready for bed as she had to go out and she didn’t want to anyway he will help and she will come down tomorrow.

Steps: 6,555 = 3.3k’s or 1.9miles

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I slept well got around 8hrs of sleep, up at 4.15am. The temp this morning is 12c or 53.6f it is supposed to be a dry cool day.

Around 10.30am I felt really cold had to turn the heater on and put on a long sleeve top, 5 minutes later I was hot again, how annoying.

Tim is working today he should be home around 8.30pm tonight.

I had a nap for 45 minutes from 1.15 to 2pm after that I felt like doing a few things like tidy the spare room and vacuum again.

The asshole boyfriend of unit 14 is parked in the spot Tim usually parks and yes, he i.s allowed it’s not our person parking space, but I feel he only did to piss Tim off.

I was discussing with Tasha this arvo about Tim’s difficult understanding and whether he would be able to understand the going on in a trail he has been called up again for jury duty. I think he should speak to someone about that, what’s the point in being on a jury if you don’t understand what is being told to you.

Steps:7,058 = 3.6k’s or 2.1miles

 

 

 

Caturday with Archie

 

Good afternoon everyone it is Caturday here and I am at last getting around to sharing some photos of the oh so cute Archie.

Links to other posts

 

My post with links to other posts and a few photos as well

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/getting-to-know-you-or-me.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/friday-fill-in-on-sunday.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/sharing-my-world_01128110680.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/fill-ins.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/tuesdays-4.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/sharing-my-world_01279760742.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/a-may-hodgepodge.html

https://jamfn.blogspot.com/2026/05/more-getting-to-know-me.html

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Australian Birds

 

Hi everyone today I am looking at Australian native bird species, most Australian ornithologists and conservation groups generally say there is somewhere around 830 to 900 species.

Most of them are in the north and the east of the country mostly in tropical Queensland as well as the top end and in the eastern coastal forests and wetlands. This pattern is strongly supported by species‑richness data from major bird‑recording hotspots.

In the central and arid part of the country there are fewer species, but it does have the Princess Parrot, Budgerigar and Grass wrens all considered unique.

Around the area I live we have lots of Rainbow Lorikeets, Magpies, Galahs, Sulphur-crested Cockatoos, Corellas, Butcherbirds, as well as some ducks. Oh, and we sometimes have a Kookaburra.

As many of you will know I feed local birds and often have a large number of them out the front.

My brother Dave

 

My brother Dave is 16yrs younger than me and is the youngest of 5 children, he is also the only boy with 4 older sisters. He was mum’s favourite from the time he was born. He was in fact mum & dad’s miracle child, as after mum had my youngest sister Sandy, she had her tubes tied but a year later Dave arrived.

Turned out that as she had an ectopic pregnancy when Sue was very young the doctor only cut and tired the one tube she had, however, the other tube had knitted itself back together and that’s how they ended up with Dave.

As a child he got away with a lot of shit, but he grew from and annoying little bugga into an amazing man and all his sisters are so proud to have him as a brother.

Even though he is the youngest he is now the head of the family, I may be considered the matriarch of the family, but he is the head of the family.

At the moment he is very sick with pneumonia, he was taken to hospital on Monday night but was discharged with strong antibiotics only because his wife is an RN and is able to take care of him. However, most of us feel that he should still be in hospital.